DESIGNER DOGS By Bailey McIndoe
WHAT IS A DESIGNER DOG? Hybrid dogs: Controlled cross-breeding between two purebreds for desirable traits. The Name ‘Designer Dog’ come from media terminology due to the amount of interest from celebrities for theses hybrid dogs
Labradoodle Labrador Retriever crossed with a Standard or miniature poodle to create the desirable traits of low sheading coat (Poodle) and the trainability of the Labrador. Labrador retriever Poodle
THE PURPOSE OF DESIGNER DOG’S Knowing the two purebred’s genes, we can determine traits either for that will be present in the ‘Designer Dogs’, the offspring. These traits are desirable for many reason e.g Labradoodle: Low Sheading hypoallergenic coat of the poodle but with the loyalty and training abilities of a Labrador. Ideal for a family with Certain Health problems i.e.: Hay fever
HOW IT ALL WORKS Not all designer dogs are bred 50% purebred of each parent. To gain particular traits it may be necessary to do multi-generation crosses. This is a common practise.
To sum things up: Purebred-A x Purebred-B = F1 Hybrid Dog F1 x Purebred-A = F1b Hybrid Dog F1 x F1 = F2 Hybrid Dog F1 x F1b = F2b Hybrid Dog F2 x F2 = F3 Hybrid Dog
PROS FOR DESIGNER DOGS: Variety Allergy friendly Hybrid Vigour (less chance of genetic defects) Behaviour specific to suit peoples lifestyle
CONS FOR DESIGNER DOGS: Expensive Chance of offspring not developing the desirable traits Health Issues
ETHICAL ISSUES: Puppy Mills Health Issues Buy a dog just for a trend
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